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Reviews For: GHE RX8-2 Wireless Remote RX Only Antenna Switch

Category: Antenna Switching, Phasing, Controllers

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Review Summary For : GHE RX8-2 Wireless Remote RX Only Antenna Switch
Reviews: 1MSRP: $549
Description:
The GHE RX8-2 is a high performance 8 Ant, 2 Radio remote antenna switch suitable for indoor or outdoor mounting locations. The antenna switch comes complete with built-in Green Heron Wireless remote module and built-in Bias ‘T’ for through-the-coax power supply. Adding the optional inside DC Injector, and low cost GHE Base completes the turnkey installation. This unique product allows complete freedom from control cables and tethered control boxes and at no extra cost, provides remote internet access as well. Allows both RX to select and share the same antenna.
Product is in production
More Info: https://www.greenheronengineering.com/product/model-ghe_rx8-2-ghe-rx8-2-wireless-remote-rx-only-antenna-switch/
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NO9E Rating: 2020-05-25
Fast switching Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I needed an antenna switch for BevFlex beverages, which have an excellent performance but only a 2 way switch.

This switch covers 8 directions and 2 outputs. It is controlled by a dedicated 2.4 GHz controller. Extra directions are handy with more beverages as the directivity increases with frequency and 4 directions are not sufficient on 40-20m. The switching box can be put outside for less cable clutter, with DC supplied via the coax.

I had installation problem on a computer related to onedrive; installation on another was painless. Jeff logged on to my computer and fixed the problem in 5 minutes.

With hotkeys configured for CW and CCW rotation, all directions can be checked in a fraction of a second. Really handy in a contest.

Recently I added a low-noise DXE preamp for one of the outputs, right by the switch box. Helps equalize signals in diversity mode with transmit antennas, and boost signals on 40-20m where extra sensitivity is useful. No extra cable for power, just a tap from RX8-2.

When switched to an unused position, there is no trace of any signal. This means excellent isolation.

RX8-2 is designed for remote operation over the internet.